| The Runners | |
|---|---|
 The sculpture in 2019 | |
| Artist |
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| Year | 1989 |
| Medium | Bronze sculpture |
| Dimensions | 4.6 m × 2.4 m × 2.4 m (15 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft) |
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| 35°27′51″N 97°30′52″W / 35.464031°N 97.514354°W | |
The Runners is an outdoor bronze sculpture depicting runners by artist Rich Muno and architect Bruce L. Bockus, installed in Oklahoma City, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.[1]
Description
The bronze sculpture depicts one male and one female runner wearing shorts, tank tops, and tennis shoes. Both figures are carrying torches. The work measures approximately 15 x 8 x 8 ft, and rests on a polished 5-sided granite base that measures approximately 7 x 12 x 12 ft. There are plaques with inscriptions on each side of the base.[1]
History
Scissortail Bronze Works served as the founder, and NICO Industries was the contractor. The sculpture was completed in 1989 and dedicated on April 22, 1989.[1] It was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1996. The artwork is administered by the city's Parks and Recreation Department.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "(The Runners), (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved August 8, 2019.